Bruce Kiselstein

Bruce Kiselstein

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 47 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Mount Prospect, IL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

930 E Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect, IL

About Bruce

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Attorney Kiselstein has been a premier estate planning lawyer in the great state of Illinois since 1978. If you haven't prepared your estate yet, stop procrastinating! Act now, so your children don't have to.

39 years

40%
Trusts 40%

If you need to establish or amend a trust, call Attorney Kiselstein.

39 years

40%
Probate 20%

Attorney Kiselstein is a knowledgeable and professional probate lawyer. For any probate needs, call him now to review your options.

39 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 47 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1978

Retired - Pro Bono Authorized

No misconduct found

Location

Kiselstein Franckowiak Law Group

930 E Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056-3444

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Bruce Kiselstein's Reviews

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28 Client Reviews

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Posted by Paula | December 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

First time estate planning

Bruce took ample time to explain any and all details of planning and creating the best trust for me. Patient with my repetitive questions and flexible with appointments. Could not have asked for a more trustworthy and comfortable person to work with for such an important matter. Not sure this proces...s could have been made any easier. All necessary forms (and there are a lot) were ready for signatures as well as those forms to submit to other entities (ex. banks) were provided. I highly recommend Bruce for your planning needs! I work with a few individuals which also need to create their own trusts and once they decide to move forward with this task, I am sure they also will be contacting Bruce.

Posted by Linda | October 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bruce Kiselstein

Bruce has been my husband’s and my trust lawyer for many years. We never left his office with questions because of his thorough explanations and patience answering our questions. My husband passed earlier this year. Bruce was thoughtful and caring, helping me through the process of restating my tru...st. Once again he thoroughly explained, then patiently answered my questions until I understood. I would and have recommended him.

Posted by Carolyn | October 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate planning

Bruce handled our estate planning. He was helpful, straightforward and did the job in a timely manner.

Posted by Claudia | October 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Remarkable combination of expertise, experience and compassion

I feel fortunate to have found Bruce. He is clearly an expert in his field and also someone who genuinely understands all the issues that come up around families and the estate planning process. I felt I got great guidance from Bruce and would highly recommend him to anyone going through this process....

Posted by Dave | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Estate Planning Help

Bruce helped my husband and I with a trust, wills, and powers of attorney. He was thorough, explained everything in detail, and put us at ease during the entire process. We absolutely recommend him!

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Bruce Kiselstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kerrianne Waters

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kiselstein has knowledge and experience that are assets to his clients."

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Alphonse Talarico

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Gleason

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I practiced with Bruce for almost six years. Not only is he highly qualified, but trustworthy and ethical. He embraces the role as counselor for the families who hire him for their estate plans."

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Mary Vanek

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bruce has an outstanding expertise in the area of estate planning and trust administration. He is always a pleasure to work with, and I would never hesitate to refer clients to him."

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Lenore Franckowiak

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bruce Kiselstein is an experienced estate planning attorney who is able to take very complex issues and present them to clients in a manner which the client can easily understand. Clients that work with Bruce often state that all of their concerns were competently addressed in a compassionate and respectful way."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

A+ Rating, Better Businesss Bureau

2013

Five Star Lawyer, Five Star

2012

Five Star Lawyer, Five Star Professional

2012

Martindale-Hubbell National Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Five Star Lawyer, Five Star Professional

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Managing Partner, Kiselstein Franckowiak Law Group

1982 - 1990

Associate Attorney, McDowell & Colantoni, Ltd.

1979 - 1982

Associate attorney, Law Office of Marvin Sachs, Ltd

1978 - 1979

Associate attorney, Roseman & Morton Law Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Northwest Community Hospital Foundation Planned Gifts Committee

Member

2000 - Present

Northwest Suburban Estate Planning Council

Member

2013 - 2014

Northwest Suburban Estate Planning Council

President

2012 - 2013

Northwest Suburban Estate Planning Council

First Vice-President

2011 - 2012

Northwest Suburban Estate Planning Council

Second Vice-President

2005 - 2015

Northwest Suburban Estate Planning Council

Director

1990 - 2000

Chicago Bar Association, Tax Committee

Member

1989 - 2007

Chicago Estate Planning Council

Member

1978 - 2008

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Mealey

All assets were sold or liquidated and each beneficiary received the share they were entitled to under the estate plan while I was able to neutralize the possibilities of contesting the Will & the Trust

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Education

1989

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

Graduate L.L.M Program in Taxation (no degree)

1978

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

NAMI Conference

Planning for Families with Special Needs Beneficiaries

2010

Porte Brown LLC CPA's Conference

IRA Beneficiary Planning with IRA Inheritance Trusts

2009

Northwest Radiology Associates Seminar

Advanced Estate Planning with LLC's, Irrevocable Insurance Trusts, & Qualified Residence Trusts

2009

Northwest Cardiovascular Association Seminar

Advanced Estate Planning with LLC's, Irrevocable Insurance Trusts, & Qualified Residence Trusts

2009

Michael Silver & Company CPA's Conference

IRA Beneficiary Planning with IRA Inheritance Trusts

2009

Int'l Association of Machinists Conference

Estate & Asset Protection Planning with Trusts

2008

NAMI Conference

Planning for Families with Special Needs Beneficiaries

2008

ITW Senior Outreach

Estate & Asset Protection Planning with Trusts

2008

Int'l Electronic Security Association Conference

Estate & Asset Protection Planning With Trusts

2008

Independent Accountants Association of Illinois Conference

IRA Beneficiary Planning with IRA Inheritance Trusts

2005

Schaumburg Public Library Adult Education

Avoiding Probate, Guardianship & Estate Taxes with Living Trusts

2003

Schaumburg Public Library Adult Education

Avoiding Probate, Guardianship & Estate Taxes with Living Trusts

Publications

2006

self published The IRA Inheritance Trust

2005

self published Asset Protection Planning with the Personal Asset Trust

Languages

English

Polish

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